Tournaments / The main story
46th FIDE Chess Olympiad Samarkand 2026 | Open | Matches 1-12 · Round 9
So, Wesley defeated Sindarov, Javokhir in Round 9. The recorded result was 1-0.
Sources: Lichess broadcasts · Game report ·
The week in the chess world
DevelopChess Weekly Edition
September 2026 · Week 4
September 19–25, 2026
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Games to replay / The results
Source: Lichess broadcasts
Tournament watch
46th FIDE Chess Olympiad Samarkand 2026 | Open | Matches 1-12
Sep 16–Sep 27 · Samarkand, Uzbekistan
In progress
From the tournament
Caruana, Fabiano defeated Sarana, Alexey in Round 8. The recorded result was 1-0.
Sources: Lichess broadcasts
Dutch Meesterklasse 2026-2027
Sep 19–Apr 17 · Netherlands
In progress
From the tournament
Tiviakov, Sergei defeated Dardha, Daniel in Round 1. The recorded result was 0-1.
Sources: Lichess broadcasts
46th Chess Olympiad
Sep 15–Sep 27 · Samarkand, Uzbekistan
In progress
From the tournament
2026 Samarkand Olympiad Rounds 7–9: Uzbekistan & China Lead Open and Women’s
Sources: Lichess
MCC Classic Round Robin
Aug 24–Oct 19 · Melbourne Chess Club
In progress
From the tournament
Nguyen, Anh Kiet defeated Smith, Declan in Round 5. The recorded result was 0-1.
Sources: Lichess broadcasts
4th Resha International Open
Sep 27–Oct 2 · Nashik, India
Coming up
From the tournament
Nashik’s Resha Open returns September 27–October 2 after nine years, with classical, rapid and blitz events.
Sources: ChessBase India chessmii.com
1º Sampa Chess Amateur U2000 & 2º Sampa Chess Masters
Sep 25–Sep 27 · São Paulo
In progress
From the tournament
Labussiere, Yago defeated Rodrigues, Leonardo De Miranda in Round 2. The recorded result was 1-0.
Sources: Lichess broadcasts
Briefing
Tournaments
Uzbekistan Leads After Nine Rounds of the 46th Chess Olympiad
Following a 2.5–1.5 victory against the United States in the ninth round of the 46th Chess Olympiad, Uzbekistan secured sole possession of first place with only two rounds left in the tournament.
Tournaments
FIDE presidential debate held at 46th Chess Olympiad in Samarkand
During the 46th Chess Olympiad in Samarkand, FIDE presidential candidates Timur Turlov and Jan Henric Buettner engaged in a one-hour public debate regarding the organization's future, while candidate Wadim Rosenstein did not attend.
Sources: FIDE ChessBase India ·
Tournaments
Total Chess World Championship Tour adds six players to Budapest pilot
FIDE added six competitors to the 24-player Total Chess World Championship Tour pilot scheduled for Budapest.
Sources: FIDE indianexpress.com ·
Tournaments
Uzbekistan Leads Open Chess Olympiad after Round 6 Victory
Uzbekistan claimed the outright lead in the open Chess Olympiad at the rest day following a 2.5-1.5 win over defending champion India, fueled by a key individual victory from Nodirbek Yakubboev.
Tournaments
2026 Samarkand Olympiad Rounds 4–6: Uzbekistan in Sole Lead, Plays China in R7
Sources: Lichess ·
Tournaments
Uzbekistan Leads Open Section after Round 6 of the 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad
Uzbekistan assumed the sole lead in the Open section of the 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad after defeating India 2.5–1.5, with Nodirbek Yakubboev delivering the match-winning point on the third board.
Tournaments
Uzbekistan Secures Emphatic 4-0 Victory over Hungary at 46th Chess Olympiad
At the 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad, the Uzbekistan Open team defeated Hungary with a 4-0 sweep during the fifth round, held on September 20, 2026.
Tournaments
Dutch Meesterklasse 2026-2027 · Round 1
Tiviakov, Sergei defeated Dardha, Daniel in Round 1. The recorded result was 0-1.
Sources: Lichess broadcasts · Game report ·
